Students aged 14 - 17
Dukes Cambridge
English Pathway
The English Pathways programme at Cambridge is designed for students who want to strengthen their communication skills and confidence in English. Whether your aim is academic study, professional growth, or everyday fluency, the course builds the language tools needed to succeed. Through reading, writing, speaking, and listening, you’ll practise using English in realistic contexts while also exploring topics that connect with university life and global issues.
English Pathways: Build Fluency, Accuracy, Confidence
English Pathways gives you two weeks to improve your language skills through engaging, practical work. You’ll build vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation while also focusing on academic writing, discussion skills, and presentation techniques. Lessons connect language learning with real-world tasks — writing articles, preparing interviews, or giving talks — so you can immediately apply what you learn.
Collaboration is central. You’ll work in pairs and groups to solve problems, create projects, and share ideas, gaining confidence in using English with others. Activities are varied and interactive, from debates and role-plays to reading and analysing texts that reflect real academic settings.
The programme also prepares you for future study. You’ll learn strategies for note-taking, essay planning, and structuring arguments in English, all of which are essential for success at university. By the end of the course, you will have developed your fluency, accuracy, and confidence, ready to use English more effectively in academic, professional, and social settings.
English Pathway
At a Glance
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Price
£4,395
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Ages
14-17
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English Level
All Levels
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Duration
2 weeks
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Academic Content
20 Hours Per Week
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Starting Dates
29th June, 13th July, 27th July 2026
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Language Support
Included
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Location
Cardiff Sixth Form College, St Andrew’s Cambridge, and Sancton Wood School in Cambridge
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English Pathways
What's Included?
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Academic Content
20 hours of subject-specific academic content per week with an experienced subject tutor, delivered through interactive seminars and hands-on practical workshops
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Time to Shine
Opportunities to apply and share this knowledge with your peers through dynamic group projects, culminating in the end-of-the-week Time to Shine Ceremony
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Fieldwork
Fieldwork takes learning beyond the classroom and into the city. With a tutor to guide you, you’ll explore locations linked to your subject, carry out research on site and test ideas through practical experiments. These sessions connect theory with real-world settings, giving you a chance to see your subject in action while developing observational and analytical skills.
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Dedicated Academic Coaching
Dedicated academic coaching sessions designed to support you in applying for a UK university, whether that’s writing a personal statement or preparing for a presentation
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English Language Development
Numerous opportunities throughout your academic program to develop your English language skills, whether that’s building vocabulary to talk about your subject, or developing your speaking skills to present your Time To Shine project.
Our Approach to Your Learning
In the English Pathways programme at Dukes Cambridge Summer School, the focus is on developing both fluency and confidence in communication. The programme balances language study with real-world use, encouraging you to practise reading, writing, speaking, and listening in academic and everyday contexts. Through interactive classes, collaborative projects, and guided discussion, you’ll strengthen grammar, expand vocabulary, and refine pronunciation. With small group teaching, tutors provide individual support, helping you use English more effectively and with greater clarity across different settings.
Key Learning Oucomes
Strengthen Core Language Skills
Improve accuracy and fluency across reading, writing, listening, and speaking, building a stronger foundation in both academic and practical English.
Apply English in Real-World Contexts
Use projects, discussions, and presentations to practise how English is applied in study, work, and everyday life.
Develop Analytical and Critical Skills
Learn how to interpret texts, structure arguments, and evaluate information, strengthening your ability to think critically in English.
Build Communication and Teamwork
Collaborate on group projects, practise presenting ideas, and work with peers from around the world, developing confidence in cross-cultural communication.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to give you a solid introduction to academic and practical English. By the end of the programme, you will have improved your ability to communicate clearly in speaking and writing, strengthened your listening and reading comprehension, and built confidence in presenting ideas. The course also helps you apply language skills in real-world contexts through group projects, discussions, and written tasks. It is ideal for students preparing for further study in English-speaking environments or aiming to use English more effectively in academic or professional settings.
Module 1: Academic English
Develop the core skills needed for study in English-speaking environments. You’ll practise structuring essays, writing clearly, and understanding academic texts, building a strong foundation for future university-level work.
Module 2: Communication and Presentation
Strengthen your spoken English through debates, discussions, and presentations. You’ll focus on fluency, pronunciation, and clarity, learning how to express ideas with confidence in both formal and informal contexts.
Module 3: Creative and Practical English
Apply your language skills in real-world tasks such as journalism, storytelling, or project-based writing. These activities encourage you to use English in creative ways and demonstrate how language shapes communication across different fields.
In-Person Programme Benefits
Fieldwork
Academic Coaching
Certificate of Achievement & Reference Letter
Master Public Speaking & Presenting
Time to Shine gives every student the chance to practise public speaking in a structured setting. By researching, preparing and delivering a project to an audience, you build confidence in expressing ideas clearly and develop the ability to present with authority. It’s an opportunity to refine communication skills that are valuable for academic study, professional life and beyond.
Cambridge Challenge Lab
Enter the Challenge Lab. Test your ideas, build them out, and show what happens when solutions move from theory to practice.
The Group Installation
Work as a collective to design and construct one large visual piece. Plan it, build it, and install it so the audience walks into a shared creation that belongs to the whole group.
Fieldwork Project
Groups explore the Cambridge environment, noting language in use around them — from signage and notices to public information displays. They then compare these examples with their own writing, learning how English is adapted for different audiences in daily life.
English Pathways
Dates & Prices
English Pathways FAQs
Do I need a specific level of English to join this programme?
No. The course welcomes students of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Lessons are tailored so everyone can make progress and feel challenged at the right level.
What resources will I need for the programme?
Any specialist materials will be provided. You should bring standard study supplies such as pens, notebooks, and optionally a laptop or tablet.
Will there be practical activities in addition to classroom lessons?
Yes. You’ll take part in group projects, presentations, and creative tasks that let you practise English in real situations.
What skills will I develop by the end of the course?
You’ll improve fluency, grammar, and vocabulary, and gain confidence in using English for study, communication, and presentation.
Unforgettable memories
With its good academic programme and friendly staff, we are very happy to be a member of SBC. My daughter returned with unforgettable memories from the course.
Evren, Turkey - Parent
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